Good Shepherd Medical Center

Detailed report on the hospital located in Hermiston, Oregon (OR).

Good Shepherd Medical Center is a government run critical access hospital based at 610 Northwest 11th Street in Hermiston, OR. The facility is not accredited and provides emergency services.
The mortality rate for heart attack patients at the facility is no different than the national rate. The patient mortality rate is also no different than the national rate.
In 2006, 424 Medicare patients were given 2,067 days of Non-PPS inpatient care and services. 2,997 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $2,499,625 by Medicare for these services.

Quality Measures

Heart Attack Patients Given Inhibitor or ARB

The percentage of heart attack patients given ace inhibitor or arb for left ventricular systolic dysfunction (lvsd). The sample size for this measure was 1 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider

100.00%

Oregon

88.00%

United States

82.44%

Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge

The percentage of heart attack patients given aspirin at discharge. The sample size for this measure was 2 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider

100.00%

Oregon

93.33%

United States

90.10%

Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Discharge

The percentage of heart attack patients given beta blocker at discharge. The sample size for this measure was 1 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider

100.00%

Oregon

94.70%

United States

89.74%

Heart Attack Patients Given PCI within 90 Minutes

The percentage of heart attack patients given pci within 90 minutes of arrival. The sample size for this measure was 0 patients.

Note:

No data is available from the hospital for this measure.

Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB

The percentage of heart failure patients given ace inhibitor or arb for left ventricular systolic dysfunction (lvsd). The sample size for this measure was 8 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider

100.00%

Oregon

83.61%

United States

82.00%

Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions

The percentage of heart failure patients given discharge instructions. The sample size for this measure was 20 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider

85.00%

Oregon

46.41%

United States

60.95%

Pneumonia Patients Given Influenza Vaccination

The percentage of pneumonia patients assessed and given influenza vaccination. The sample size for this measure was 3 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider

67.00%

Oregon

64.33%

United States

69.93%

Pneumonia Patients Given Antibiotics within 4 Hours

The percentage of pneumonia patients given initial antibiotic(s) within 4 hours after arrival. The sample size for this measure was 37 patients.

Note:

Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider

70.00%

Oregon

80.67%

United States

80.14%

Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice

The percentage of pneumonia patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 12 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider

50.00%

Oregon

69.71%

United States

79.65%

Pneumonia Patients whose Blood Culture Performed Prior to Antibiotics

The percentage of pneumonia patients whose initial emergency room blood culture was performed prior to the administration of the first hospital dose of antibiotics. The sample size for this measure was 20 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.

This Provider

90.00%

Oregon

89.77%

United States

90.43%

Surgery Patients Given Appropriate Antibiotics

The percentage of surgery patients who received the appropriate preventative antibiotic(s) for their surgery. The sample size for this measure was 24 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider

88.00%

Oregon

88.62%

United States

89.88%

Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival

The percentage of heart attack patients given aspirin at arrival. The sample size for this measure was 3 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider

100.00%

Oregon

92.79%

United States

92.45%

Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Arrival

The percentage of heart attack patients given beta blocker at arrival. The sample size for this measure was 2 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider

100.00%

Oregon

92.13%

United States

87.23%

Heart Attack Patients Given Fibrinolytic Medication within 30 Minutes

The percentage of heart attack patients given fibrinolytic medication within 30 minutes of arrival. The sample size for this measure was 0 patients.

Note:

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

Heart Attack Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice

The percentage of heart attack patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 1 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider

0.00%

Oregon

77.24%

United States

87.61%

Heart Failure Patients Given Evaluation of LVS Function

The percentage of heart failure patients given an evaluation of left ventricular systolic (lvs) function. The sample size for this measure was 24 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider

75.00%

Oregon

81.59%

United States

83.53%

Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice

The percentage of heart failure patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 3 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider

67.00%

Oregon

70.46%

United States

81.61%

Pneumonia Patients Given Pneumococcal Vaccination

The percentage of pneumonia patients assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination. The sample size for this measure was 31 patients.

Note:

Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider

45.00%

Oregon

63.38%

United States

69.00%

Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment

The percentage of pneumonia patients given oxygenation assessment. The sample size for this measure was 45 patients.

Note:

Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider

96.00%

Oregon

99.86%

United States

99.26%

Pneumonia Patients Given Most Appropriate Antibiotics

The percentage of pneumonia patients given the most appropriate initial antibiotic(s). The sample size for this measure was 42 patients.

Note:

Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider

83.00%

Oregon

83.71%

United States

82.91%

Surgery Patients Given Antibiotics 1 Hour Before Incision

The percentage of surgery patients who received preventative antibiotic(s) 1 hour before incision. The sample size for this measure was 58 patients.

Note:

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider

72.00%

Oregon

71.13%

United States

76.95%

Surgery Patients whose Antibiotics Stopped within 24 Hours of Surgery

The percentage of surgery patients whose preventative antibiotic(s) are stopped within 24 hours after surgery. The sample size for this measure was 53 patients.

Note:

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

Treatment Figures

Non-PPS Inpatients

The number of non prospective payment system inpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

424

Oregon Average

286

United States Average

371

Non-PPS Inpatient Utilization Days

The number of days of non prospective payment system inpatient care that are chargeable to Medicare Part A facility utilization by this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

2,067

Oregon Average

1,960

United States Average

3,791

Outpatients

The number of outpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part B in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider

2,997

Oregon Average

6,498

United States Average

7,242

Non-PPS Inpatient Days

The number of days of non prospective payment system inpatient care given by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

2,091

Oregon Average

1,977

United States Average

3,834

Non-PPS Inpatient Discharges

The number of non prospective payment system inpatient discharges made by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

514

Oregon Average

337

United States Average

450

Financials

Medicare Non-PPS Inpatient Payments

The total non prospective payment system inpatient associated Medicare Part A payments, plus pass-through, made to this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

$3,833,909

Oregon Average

$3,006,223

United States Average

$4,323,113

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient day in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

$1,834

Oregon Average

$1,521

United States Average

$1,128

Medicare Outpatient Payments

The total outpatient associated Medicare Part B payments made to this provider in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider

$2,499,625

Oregon Average

$5,138,345

United States Average

$5,694,349

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

$9,042

Oregon Average

$10,519

United States Average

$11,654

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient Utilization Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient utilization day in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

$1,855

Oregon Average

$1,534

United States Average

$1,140

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient Discharge

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient discharge in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

$7,459

Oregon Average

$8,924

United States Average

$9,611

Medicare Payments Per Outpatient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part B covered outpatient in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.